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See all homes sold in Salem County, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Salem County reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 3 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,368-square-foot home on Broad Street in Deepwater that sold for $104,000. Deepwater.
Delaware County honors Memorial Day with parade in Media
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) – Hundreds of spectators lined State Street in Media on Monday morning to watch the annual Memorial Day parade.The procession included members of a color guard, police officers, firefighters and even some classic car drivers. Karen Sanford from Media said her daughter participated in the parade as a drum major in the Penncrest High School marching band."It's such a huge event in Media," Sanford said. "And for her to have a role in this as a leader in our community is very impressive."The parade concluded with the singing of the national anthem and a 21-gun salute at the...
Fallen Vietnam veterans honored in Delaware County for an early observance of Memorial Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Community members gathered in Market Square Memorial Park on Saturday to honor the legacies of 185 men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military during the Vietnam War. The small ceremony took place following a Memorial Day parade down the streets of Marcus Hook.The 31st annual Delaware County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Service was hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 67.Speakers read the names of 185 service members. After each name was read, a bell was rung.Among those honored was Maureen and Susie McHugh's brother, Timothy D. McHugh, a Marine."We still miss him," Maureen said. "Every year, it gets more difficult. We had a great relationship. We were really close before he left.""We lost him just before his 21st birthday. It's always an honor to remember him," Susie said.Others who attended the ceremony never met their relatives who died in the line of duty. Chris Allard's uncle Paul Edward "Buddy" Allard died while serving in the Marines."The guy still looms large. He's got a huge presence over this family, and honestly, he's my hero," Chris Allard said.Speakers included Col. Arthur Jenkins and Gina Rose Toland.
Delaware’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost growth for Latino businesses
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. While Latino-owned businesses have seen steady growth — increasing from 5% of Delaware businesses in 2022 to 6% in 2023 — those numbers could grow even more quickly if many businesses didn’t face challenges like access to capital, lack of resources, language barriers and uneven government support.
Upcoming Local Events in Wilmington, Delaware: May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. 1. Delaware Theatre Company 2024-25 Season Auditions - Delaware Theatre Company. Delaware Theatre Company announces stage manager submissions for the 2024-25 season, with all current positions filled but open for future consideration.
Gloucester County town announces flyover plans for Memorial Day Parade
GLASSBORO - Fighter jets from Atlantic City will do a flyover during the borough’s annual Memorial Day parade. The F- 16s will be piloted by the New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing, according to the Glassboro Memorial Day Parade Committee. “The support we receive from New Jersey...
10 most expensive homes sold in Salem County, May 13-19
A house in Pilesgrove that sold for $580,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Salem County in the past week. In total, 22 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $277,750. The average price per square foot ended up at $171.
Delaware County Burgers Still a Bargain Even With Rising Prices
Delaware County burger restaurant owners are feeling the pressure of rising beef prices as they try to keep customers happy. It seems even Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom has felt the effect of rising beef prices, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In January, Charlie’s Hamburgers, a nearly 90-year-old...
Memorial Day Weekend is here! The latest headlines before you celebrate
Good morning, Delaware, and happy Memorial Day Weekend!. I don't know about you all, but I'm not sure where this year is going or how we're already to this holiday weekend, but I'll take it. Lucky for us sun-loving folks, the weather is looking lovely for the bulk of this...
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